Game Recap - Bandit's O spoils Gagner's gem of a game, lose 1-0 to Ellsworth.

The St. Croix River Bandits just could not find a way to score Wednesday night against Ellsworth. Jay Gagner threw a complete game for the Bandits, allowing only 1 unearned run, 5 hits, 2 walks, and 13 strikeouts. The Bandits offense was stymied for most of the night by Hubbers pitcher Mitch Johnson. Johnson allowed only 4 hits, including a lead off double by CF Scott Lindholm in the top of the 5th inning. However, Johnson was able to make a brilliant play, catching a line drive back up the middle that would have scored Lindholm from 2nd base, and was able to double of Lindholm instead as he had broke for 2nd. The Bandits threatened again in the top of the ninth inning. RF Mitch Thompson drew a 1-out walk and LF Michael Chelberg had his 1st hit of the night, a blooper in front of the left fielder. 3B Kyle Kahl hit a bouncer back up the middle that was stopped by the pitcher. However, the pitcher was unable to handle the ball, and could only throw to 1st base to get the 2nd out of the inning instead of turning the double play. Scott Lindholm came up to bat again with runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs. Johnson was able to get Lindholm to chase on a 1-2 breaking ball and the game was over.


Notes/Highlights

*Michael Chelberg could very well have had 4 hits today, 2 on very close calls at 1st base where he could have been called both safe or out, and another lined shot to centerfield where the ball kept carrying in the air and the centerfielder for Ellsworth was just able to get under to catch it.

*The Bandits played a good defensive game with only 1 error and unfortunately 1 passed ball that lead to the only run of the game, but the Bandits offense has to step up and get some runs.